# Applicant Resources - Appalachian Regional Commission

- Match Rate Calculator DISCLAIMER: This tool is made available to provide prospective applicants an initial reference to calculate match requirements. The use of this tool is at the applicant’s sole discretion and it does not bind ARC to award a grant nor to award a grant at the levels expected from the use of this tool. It does not substitute [&#8230;]The post Match Rate Calculator appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- Guide to ARC Project Performance Measures This page will guide you through the process of developing performance measures for your proposed activity.The post Guide to ARC Project Performance Measures appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- Workplan Template ARC requires all applicants to include a workplan as part of their final application package (as noted in both construction and non-construction application checklists under “project description”). This template offers applicants a tool that can be downloaded and used to complete this application requirement.The post Workplan Template appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- Application Guidance by Project Type   ARC investments commonly fall into the project types below.&#160;These documents can help prospective applicants develop strong, competitive proposals for their specific project area. Each also highlights pertinent information including project examples, key investment principles, project considerations, and links to additional resources.&#160; This material supplements&#160;other applicant resources&#160;for non-construction and construction projects and should not be used [&#8230;]The post Application Guidance by Project Type   appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- ARC Form 2 The ARC Form 2 is specifically designed for completion by Local Access Road (LAR) project applicants requesting ARC Access Road Program funds. Other ARC construction project applicants do not need to complete ARC Form 2.The post ARC Form 2 appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- Local Access Roads Project Guidelines These guidelines provide Local Access Road (LAR) applicants with specific guidance about project guidelines, eligibility, approval processes, and submission requirements.&#160; These guidelines should be used in conjunction with general applicant resources for all ARC construction projects.The post Local Access Roads Project Guidelines appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- Access to Capital Application Checklist All applicants requesting ARC funding for Access to Capital Grants (For Loans or Equity Capital) should use this checklist to develop a complete project application.The post Access to Capital Application Checklist appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- Memorandum of Understanding for ARC Projects This form outlines conditions and general provisions that apply to ARC grants. Not all are applicable to non-construction projects, however this form is required for all grant applications.The post Memorandum of Understanding for ARC Projects appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- Buy America Guidelines This interim guidance describes the type of projects subject to the Buy America requirements and the process to request waivers.The post Buy America Guidelines appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- Access to Capital Projects Application and Operating Guidelines These guidelines provide Access to Capital (ATC) grantees with specific guidance abouteligibility in applying; eligibility of borrowers; eligible and ineligible uses of grant funds;conflicts of interest; application requirements; post-award management and monitoring;audits; and consequences of non-compliance.The post Access to Capital Projects Application and Operating Guidelines appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.